Ancient History
The well-known saying fighting with one’s back to the water (背水一战) comes from a bold move by Han Xin, a top general in early Han Dynasty China....
Ancient History
Zhang Qian was an explorer and government messenger during China’s Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE), and he played a major part in creating land connections between China and Central Asia—routes that later became famous as the Silk Road....
Ancient History
Yes—Zhang Qian really did go to the Western Regions, and his journeys ended up changing China’s history while also helping to create what we now call the Silk Road....
Ancient History
The story about Wang Zhaojun, who is famous as one of China’s top four beauties, focuses on her trip in 33 BCE to marry the Xiongnu leader, and while folks often call it a selfless deed for national peace....
